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CHM 102 Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds Objective Question
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What is the correct IUPAC name for the compound with structure Cl-CH₂-CH₂-OH?
Options
A 2-Chloroethanol
B Chloroethanol
C Ethylene chlorohydrin
D Both A and C
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

2-Chloroethanol is the IUPAC name; ethylene chlorohydrin is the common name.

Hint

A halohydrin.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Nomenclature and Functional Group Classes of Organic Compounds
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 798 of 1999
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